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Pill could provide alternative to weight loss surgery

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A new pill that appears to mimic the effects of gastric bypass surgery is providing fresh hope for people living with type 2 diabetes and obesity. 

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Library restoration unearths unusual hidden history

Barr smith Library

During the restoration project of the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s historic Reading Room, considered to be one of the most beautiful libraries in Australia, staff uncovered a flight of paper planes flown by distracted students into the nooks and crannies of the building – some more than three decades old.

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Research informs WHO malaria net guideline update

A mosquito on mesh

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has updated its recommendation for malaria-preventing mosquito nets based on new research from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.

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Scientists find way to wipe a cell's memory to better reprogram it as a stem cell

A photo of human iPS cells

Australian scientists have resolved a long-standing problem in regenerative medicine, developing a new method to reprogram human cells to better mimic embryonic stem cells.

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UK Space Agency backs Plants for Space partner

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The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Plants for Space program has attracted international investment from the UK Space Agency, through industry partner Vertical Future (VF).

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New platform to energise citizen science

Citizen scientists taking part in the EchidnaCSI program on Kangaroo Island

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ will adapt and deploy the globally proven citizen science platform SciStarter in Australia, courtesy of a $160,000 grant from the South Australian Government’s Citizen Science Fund.

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Engineering bacteria to detect cancer DNA

Engineered Bacteria - Susan Woods

An international team of researchers from Adelaide and the United States has engineered bacteria capable of detecting mutated DNA released from colorectal cancer cells, opening the door to faster disease detection.

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Building closer US ties with UConn

University of Connecticut

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ and the University of Connecticut (UConn) are developing closer connections to build mutually beneficial academic and scientific capabilities.

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First steps towards a new vaccine for childhood ear infections

Photo of Dr Erin Brazel and Dr Carla Gallasch

³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers have started work on developing a new vaccine that could help ward off painful ear infections in children.

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Competitive cuts for horses

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A new ³ÉÈË´óƬ study has revealed people who compete with their horse are more likely to trim hairs around the ears and muzzle on their horses, despite welfare concerns.

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